![\"\"](\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/mountain-lion-1024x589.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nGovernor Newsom signs AB 1788<\/p>\n
\u201cRodenticides are deadly for California\u2019s mountain lions and other precious wildlife across the state,\u201d said Governor Newsom. \u201cMy father was a naturalist and a strong advocate for the preservation of mountain lions, and I grew up loving these cats and caring about their well-being. He would be proud to know that California is taking action to protect mountain lion populations and other wildlife from the toxic effects of rodenticides.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter many years of studying the impacts of these chemicals, we know that these poisons pose a serious threat to our wildlife,\u201d said Assemblymember Bloom. \u201cWildlife, especially our states Mountain Lions can\u2019t wait any longer. AB 1788, is a common sense measure that curbs the use of dangerous poisons until the re-evaluation can be completed. Today, I am grateful that hard pressed mountain lions and other animals will soon be a little safer.\u201d<\/p>\n
AB 1788 prohibits the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGAR) statewide until the Department of Pesticide Regulation\u2019s Director certifies that specified measures have been taken to evaluate, restrict, and only use SGARs when necessary. During that prohibition, the bill provides exemptions for specified activities, such as agriculture, and use in locations necessary for public health and safety.<\/p>\n